Weber Summit Kamado with SnS and Vortex.. Broil King Baron, Primo Oval Junior. Primo XL. Love grilling steaks, ribs, and chicken. Need to master smoked salmon. Absolutely love anything to do with baking bread. Favorite cool weather beer: Sam Adams Octoberfest Favorite warm weather beer: Yuengling Traditional Lager. All-time favorite drink: Single Malt Scotch
SheilaAnn Thanks! Oddly enough, my wife is not a pepperoni fan and I've become less so lately. However, she just happened to have picked up a fresh package today so...I spread the love.
22” Blue Weber Kettle with SnS insert
Kamado Joe Jr with Kick Ash Basket
Char-Broil Smartchef Tru Infrared Gasser
Anovo Hot Tub Time Machine with Custom Hot Tub
Kamado Joe Big Joe III
Pit Barrel Cooker
Camp Chef Flat Top 900
Weber Performer 22
PowerFlamer Propane 160
Meater +
Thermoworks Smoke
Thermoworks Thermapen
Temp Spike
hoovarmin (spoilers) I’m making my first ramen this week. Tonkatsu version. Anyways, I’ve been studying a lot (David Chang, serious eats, etc). I’m going to do a mashup of two versions because I think it will be cool.
So, alkaline noodles are best for ramen says Harold McGee and David Chang of the now shuttered Lucky Peach. And I think Chang knows a couple things. And Harold McGee is an even more science-y guy than AB.
I can go on and on.. maybe a new thread after I make my ramen.
My daughter was in town last weekend so we cooked together. I reverse seared a tomahawk ribeye and she made Cacio E Pepe Brussels sprouts. Fine dining fo' sho'!
SheilaAnn they have simple ingredients and are a nice twist on roasted sprouts. I'll post the link here. The only difference in the recipe is I subbed half and half for whole milk, added a pinch of red pepper flakes and a dash of garlic powder. Give 'em a try!
This bird only got 1/2 a day of my normal 3 day soak but turned out ok. I miss judged my vent placement by feel only in the shadows so the SNS ran a bit hot. This one went right at 60 mins and came off at 165 so ya a little hot.
All in all a decent way to prep a bird. Made cutting after the cook and before serving very nice.
An Asian Inspiration tonight...My best attempt at Wok Hei with the tools I have. I kept the batches small and the heat high...Being careful not to burn the oil...Great results for the mediocre stove I have. No particular recipe....Just an Idea to start...A Close result at the end. Mrs.Troymeister (Linda) gave me the definite Thumbs Up.
Grill/Smoke/Roast = SnS Grills Kettle + SnS Deluxe Insert & Drip n' Griddle
Grill/Smoke/Roast = Hasty-Bake Gourmet Dual Finish with HB rotisserie and Grill Grates
Smoke = Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5"
Pizza = Blackstone Propane Pizza Oven (Stacy's, but she let's me use it sometimes)
Indoor Cooking = LG Studio 30" gas range
Camp Cooking = Coleman 2 burner white gas stove
Thermometer = FireBoard FBX2 with 2 ambient and 6 meat probes
Thermapen Mk IV = Light blue
Thermapen Mk IV = Black
PID Controller = Fireboard Drive + Auber 20 CFM Fan (FB gen 1 fan)
PID Controller = Fireboard Drive + Fireboard 20 CFM Fan (FB gen 2 fan)
Knives
Wusthof Classic Ikon set: 9" carving knive, 2X 8" Chef's Knife, 7" Santoku and three utility knives
Kamikoto Kuro set: 7" Santoku, 6.5" Nakiri, 5" Utility
Amazing Ribs Brazilian Steak knife set
Favorite wine = whatever is currently in the wine rack
Favorite beer = Sam Adams Boston Lager or Shiner Bock
Favorite whisky = Lagavulin Distiller's Edition 16 year old single malt
Best Cookbooks - Meathead's "The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling", Chris Lilly's "Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book", Aaron Franklin's "Franklin BBQ", Raichlen’s “Brisket Chronicles”
Current MCBS - Momofuku
Current fanboy cookbook - "Chasing Smoke: Cooking Over Fire Around the Levant"
Stacy and I will be out of town next week. It’s our first year with kids living other places, so we are gathering everyone up and taking them to Disneyland for Thanksgiving! Meanwhile, I still wanted to cook my turkey dinner, darnit. So, I did a turkey breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans for dinner tonight. Served with a Sparkman Cellars Cabernet Franc that was pretty tasty! All in all, not bad, even if it was a week early.
SheilaAnn if you can find Sparkman Cellars in your neck of the woods, do it! Take my word for it, whatever you find from them is fantastic …. And worth the price
22” Blue Weber Kettle with SnS insert
Kamado Joe Jr with Kick Ash Basket
Char-Broil Smartchef Tru Infrared Gasser
Anovo Hot Tub Time Machine with Custom Hot Tub
So, I went to my culinary historian board meeting in person today. Across the street is one of the better Mexican panaderias I have ever been to. Picked up Cemita Rolls. Burgers were on the menu tonight and went a step further. Beyond rich and filling! I only ate half.
My Wife prepared dogs on a bed of kruat, topped with hotdog chili. Im hurting bad tonight.
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